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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461,837.60, 637,481.04 and 270,928.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461,837.60, 637,481.04 and 270,928.16 is: 373,966.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461,837.60 : 637,481.04 = 270,928.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461,837.60/637,481.04 = 270,928.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461,837.60x = 637,481.04 × 270,928.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461,837.60x = 172,711,565,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,711,565,202.09/461,837.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,966.01

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